Amanda Hipp, MNR, Campus Summer Camp & Education Ops Manager

Pronouns: she/her/hers

I grew up exploring various natural habitats up and down the east coast. From summers spent on the beaches of Cape Cod, to after school playdates in Central Park, I felt most at home when spending time outside. Like most people, I had a roundabout way of turning my love of nature into a career. I initially pursued teaching in urban schools, which opened my eyes to the injustices of the education system, specifically access to natural areas for inner city kids. My growing passion for environmental education landed me in Idaho at the McCall Outdoor Science School where I earned a Master’s of Natural Resources in Environmental Education and Science Communication. I am excited join the Education team at IslandWood and explore all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer.

EDUCATION: B.S. in Elementary and Special Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; MNR in Environmental Education and Science Communication, University of Idaho: McCall Field Campus.